PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE - Freemasons of Wisconsin

A copy of our proceedings was placed on the Grand Lodge of WI web site. Icontacted all Sister Jurisdictions in the U.S and Canada by email to let them knowthat should they desire a copy of our proceeding they could visit our web site anddownload a copy.Fifty Year CertificatesAs of April 30, 2006, two hundred thirty-nine 50 year certificates were preparedby the Grand Secretary’s staff for presentation to deserving Brethren. Thesecertificates were signed by Grand Master Roger L Magoon and the Grand Secretary.The names of all recipients will be printed in the Proceedings.Unfinished business and Proposed LegislationOn April 14, 2006 a complete account of all unfinished business and a copy of allproposed legislation, including the Grand Lodge budget for the 2006-2007 fiscalyear, was sent to each constituent lodge Secretary, for the Master and Wardens,complying with the terms of Section 25.07 and 29.05(c) of the Masonic Code.Financial ReportsThe accounting firm of Clifton, Gunderson & Co. will conduct the annual audit ofthe financial affairs of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, the WisconsinMasonic Journal, the Wisconsin Masonic Foundations, for the fiscal year endingApril 30, 2006. These reports will be printed in the Proceedings.Emergent CommunicationsThere were four emergent communications reported as of April 30, 2006 and theywere as follows: a cornerstone ceremony at Washburn Public Library in Washburn,WI on July 29, 2005, a cornerstone ceremony at the Zimmerman Business Buildingin Shawano, WI on October 30, 2005, a consecration ceremony at Henry S. BairdLodge No. 174 in Sturgeon Bay, WI on December 3, 2005, and a cornerstonerededication ceremony at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI onFebruary 10, 2006.Lodge ConsolidationsAs of April 30, 2006, three lodges have consolidated as follows: Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta Lodge No. 213 and Mondovi Lodge No. 252 on June 21, 2005to be calledBuffalo River Lodge No. 252, Verona Lodge No. 294 and Madison Lodge No. 5 onAugust 31, 2005 to be called Madison Lodge No. 5, and Kewaunee Key Lodge No. 174and Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 211 on November 17, 2005 to be called Henry S. BairdLodge No. 174. As of April 30, 2006 there were 190 lodges in Wisconsin.Tax ReportsThe Group 990 Income Tax Report for the 2004 constituent lodge in the year 2004was filed with the Exempt Organization Division of the Internal Revenue Servicecomplying with the authorization given the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsinunder regulation 1.6022-2(A) (d) (d) Group Returns. This group return is filed underI.D. No. 23-7145169.Grand Lodge Master Insurance PolicyOur Grand Lodge Master Policy covers property, boiler, employee dishonesty,general liability, non-owned auto liability, fine arts, paraphernalia, and otherenhancements specifically designed to cover our fraternal exposures. These andother coverage’s included in our policy are explained in a brochure distributed to alllodge Secretaries. Additionally, we carry a $10,000,000 umbrella policy, which32